Japan

US, Japan resolve to 'push back' against China

Jan 22, 2022

US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio on Friday shared concern about China's action in several regions

Several return to Fukushima’s last deserted town

Jan 21, 2022

Several former residents of Futaba, the only remaining uninhabited town in Japan still recovering from effects of radiation from nuclear plant meltdowns in 2011.

Japan, France express concern in N. Korean missile program

Jan 21, 2022

Japan and France on Friday expressed serious concern over the progress in the North Korean nuclear and missile program

Japan widens COVID curbs, including in Tokyo, as cases surge

Jan 19, 2022

The Japanese government will place Tokyo and a dozen other areas under new restrictions for COVID-19 effective Friday

Teenager arrested in stabbing near Japan entrance exam venue

Jan 15, 2022

Three people, including two students on their way to take university entrance exams, were stabbed.

Former Japanese PM Toshiki Kaifu passes away

Jan 14, 2022

Former Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu passed away this month, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported Friday.

Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo, woo devoted fans

Jan 13, 2022

Twin panda cubs made their first public appearance Wednesday before devoted fans in Tokyo, but they will be on display only briefly for now

Twin panda cubs debut at Tokyo zoo

Jan 12, 2022

The twins, male cub Xiao Xiao and its sister Lei Lei, born at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo in June, took their first steps as beaming fans held up their smartphones to film the cuddly pair as they played together.

Japan approves new COVID restrictions

Jan 7, 2022

Japan approved new restrictions on Friday to curb a sharp rise in coronavirus cases.

Japan asks US forces to stay on base as COVID-19 cases jump

Jan 7, 2022

Japanese Foreign Minister Yoshimasa Hayashi on Thursday asked that the U.S. military in Japan stay inside its bases to prevent the further spread of COVID-19.